League rival admits surprise Blackburn sanctioned player deal in the summer
Wigan Athletic signed Charlie Mulgrew on loan from Blackburn Rovers.
Founded in 1932, the Latics played their home games at Springfield Park until 1999 when they moved to the DW Stadium. Their first spell in the top flight last for eight seasons and they managed to lift their first major honour in the FA Cup in 2013.
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Paul Cook admitted everything fell Wigan Athletic’s way as they defeated Bournemouth in a third-round replay again to evoke memories of their 2013 FA Cup triumph.
Wigan Athletic have sacked Warren Joyce less than four months after he was appointed manager, with Graham Barrow to take over until the end of the season.